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2009 Matron Stakes and Noble Damsel Handicap

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Second and Third place finishers Quiet Meadow and Social Queen
Second and Third place finishers Quiet Meadow and Social Queen

Second and Third place finishers Quiet Meadow and Social Queen in the post parade for the 2009 Noble Damsel Handicap at Belmont Park

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9-1 shot Quiet Meadow rated in fourth early under new jockey Javier Castellano, came out three wide for the drive, battled with the favorite late and lost in a tight photo. The Chad Brown-trained daughter of El Prado improved her record to 3 wins, 4 seconds, and 3 thirds in 15 starts, earning $202,408 for owners Hidden Brook Farm and Dan Zucker.

14-1 shot Social Queen trained the field for 3/4 mile under new jockey Kent Desormeaux, came out five wide into the stretch and closed well down the center of the course to get third beaten 3 1/4 lengths. The Alan Goldberg-trained daughter of Dynaformer improved her record to 6 wins, 1 second, and 5 thirds in 20 starts, earning $343,047 for owner Richard Santulli.

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